Vice President of Distribution Operations
Uline
Pleasant Prairie, WI · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
Vice President of Distribution Operations
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Lead with a passion to boost efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service. As Vice President of Distribution Operations at Uline, you’ll oversee 29+ million square-feet of warehouse space to improve operations for a growing North American company.
Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.
Position Responsibilities
Direct and optimize our distribution network of 14 North American locations with 5,000+ warehouse employees.
Evaluate distribution operations, including inventory, workflows, productivity, and workforce planning.
Support initiatives for warehouse development, including site selection, building design and product placement.
Evaluate warehouse systems and technologies to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
Ensure exceptional levels of accuracy, safety and performance in daily warehouse functions.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree. Master’s degree preferred.
15+ years of experience, including supervisory roles in a multi-state or multi-building distribution center environment.
7+ years of distribution management experience required.
Knowledgeable in all aspects of warehouse operations – inbound and outbound.
Experience with performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS).
Benefits
Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one !
Multiple bonus programs.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Employee Perks
On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
About Uline
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace . All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening . All positions are on-site.
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